Styles still chic second time around

May 08, 2011

There was nothing "shabby" about the Glendale's Assistance League's "Shabby Chic" Fashion Show and its "Tres Chic Tea" on April 26. Each year the league models shimmy between luncheon tables showing off ensembles for pennies on the dollar. They are all on sale through the league's Thrift Alley thrift shop. This year's get was a pair of Stuart Weitzman shoes at $10, ordinarily worth hundreds.

A luncheon of tea sandwiches and sweets was accompanied by steaming pots of tea, poured by the hostess of each table. Table 5 was presided over by Mary Margaret Smith. Bunches of spring flowers matched the colorful tablecloths and cloth napkins.

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But it was the fashion show that drew more than 100 members and their guests. League models performed their twirls with aplomb. A standout was Bea Wojtyla wearing a black muumuu, a steal at $6, and flowered black sunhat. Her second ensemble was a bright pink dress with accompanying beret. Wojtyla wore her signature red sneakers with each change and didn't hesitate to raise her leg just like a show girl to show off her sneakers. Smith modeled a gold St. John sweater going for a bargain $25.

League member Sylvia Kowal sported the Stuart Weitzman shoes that all were coveting but could not buy until the fashion show at the senior luncheon later in the month.

Millman coordinated the fashion show. Marcie Haug handled fashion show commentator duties like a pro. Both were assisted by Rita Turkmany.

The Assistance League of Glendale contributes to the community through funds raised by its Thrift Alley, at 314-A E. Harvard St., and the popular Festival of Trees, this year chaired by a very ambitious Millman. Annually, the league provides, among other offerings, new clothing and shoes for 500 students, instructors and study material to help 85 students to prepare for the SAT exam, eight $1,000 scholarships and monthly luncheons for some 70 seniors.